Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article

Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 11-614: (a) If practicable, the State’s Attorney should: (1) notify an eligible victim of the victim’s right to request restitution; and (2) help the victim to prepare the request and advise the victim as to the steps for collecting restitution that is awarded

What this law says, in plain English

The State's Attorney should notify eligible victims of restitution rights and assist with requests when practicable. Uncollected restitution from missing victims is treated as abandoned property.

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